ICD-10-CM Z62.22: Institutional upbringing

ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)

Official Description for Z62.22

Institutional upbringing

Coding Notes & Guidelines for Z62.22

Inclusion Terms
  • Child living in group home
  • Child living in orphanage
Code Also

, if applicable, child in welfare custody (Z62.21)

Parent Code (Less Specific):

About ICD-10-CM Code Z62.22 (Institutional upbringing)

ICD-10-CM code Z62.22 is a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2025 edition of ICD-10-CM Z62.22 became effective on October 1, 2024.

This page provides detailed information about Z62.22 - Institutional upbringing. It includes common terminology, coding guidelines such as "Includes," "Excludes1," and "Excludes2" notes, and information on required 7th characters. Utilizing this information correctly is essential for accurate medical coding and claims submission for conditions like Institutional upbringing.